Miles City, MT
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About Miles City
- • Myrna Loy, a famous actress from the 1930s and 40s, was born near Miles City.
- • The Miles City Bucking Horse Sale, a major rodeo event, originated here.
- • The arrival of the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1881 established it as a major shipping point.
- • Rumor says a local ghost named 'The Warden' haunts the old Montana Theatre.
- • The Great Fire of 1907 destroyed many buildings, prompting rebuilding with brick.
- • It's named for General Nelson Miles, founded in 1876, and incorporated in 1879.
- • With about 8,400 residents, it's smaller than its historical peak.
- • At 2,365 feet, its elevation is lower than many other Montana cities.
- • Agriculture and ranching remain vital to the local economy.
- • A sense of peaceful isolation and rugged beauty permeates the air.
- • The closest pro team is the Billings Mustangs, a Pioneer League baseball team.
- • Miles City High School Cowboys football team won multiple state championships.
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